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Misratdin Iskandarov GM

Username: Misi_95

Playing Since: 2018-03-14 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2257
5W / 6L / 3D
Blitz: 2716
494W / 372L / 62D
Bullet: 2830
285W / 205L / 34D

Misratdin Iskandarov (aka Misi_95)

Grandmaster of the 64 Squares

Meet Misratdin Iskandarov, affectionately known in the chess universe as Misi_95 — a Grandmaster who has been quietly (or not so quietly) orchestrating brilliant moves on the chessboard since at least 2018. This is a player who turns pawns into legends and knights into knights in shining armor!

From the blistering speed of Bullet chess to the lightning tactics of Blitz, Misratdin has shown a knack for outwitting opponents with both brains and a bit of flair. Boasting a peak Bullet rating of an incredible 2866 as of May 2025, and a Blitz peak of 2775, Misi_95 doesn't just play chess — they redefine it.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

  • Longest Winning Streak: An imposing 13 games, which is almost like a chess marathon!
  • Comeback King: With an 86% comeback rate, Misratdin rarely stays down — losing a piece? No problem, the counterattack is already brewing.
  • Average Moves Per Win: Around 75 moves, proving that whether it’s a tactical brawl or a positional squeeze, patience is a virtue.
  • Win Rate: Over 55% when playing White, and a sturdy 51.6% when wielding the Black pieces — chess’s version of a tag team champion!

Opening Repertoire

Known for a little mystery called the "Top Secret" opening — which accounts for over 50% wins in Bullet format among over 485 games (definitely a move not found in any chess book). Otherwise, Misi_95 proves versatility with perfect records in crafty lines like the Sicilian Defense Canal Attack, Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack, the classical Pirc and Caro Kann Defenses. Essentially, if chess were a kitchen, this Grandmaster is the master chef trying out everything from spicy Sicilians to creamy Caro Kann soufflés.

Psychology & Quirks

Misratdin keeps a cool head with a tilt factor of just 11, showing that even when the position looks dire, emotions stay in check. A fun fact: this Grandmaster’s best time to play is 2 AM — midnight owls and chess fans, take note! Perhaps those are the hours when the chessboard whispers the loudest.

Most Recent Drama on the Board

The latest battles have seen Misi_95 triumph brilliantly by resignation against the formidable opponent BlunderMaster2335 in a thrilling Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack. That game spanned 61 tense moves, proving that sometimes the best strategy is to outlast and outmaneuver until your opponent throws in the towel — or king, in this case.

Fun Stats & Records

  • Bullet Games Played: Over 500, with a solid win percentage above 55%
  • Blitz Battles: Nearly 1000 games fought, with a respectable 52.8% win rate
  • Rapid Chess: A bit more relaxed but still sharp, maintaining a 40% win rate over 35 games
  • Favorite Opponent: Sherlock760, with nearly 160 duels and a sweet 66.5% win rate. Apparently, Misi_95 is the undisputed detective in these showdowns!

A Chess Biography Worth Following

From a rating starter of around 1800 in Bullet back in 2018 to crushing peaks above 2800, Misratdin Iskandarov is a reminder that determination, creativity, and a witty mind can conquer even the most calculating enemies. Whether you want to mimic their sneaky openings or just enjoy their dramatic game finishes, Misi_95 is a player who makes the chessboard a little more magical — and a lot more fun.

Stay tuned — this Grandmaster’s story is still unfolding, one move at a time!


Coach's Avatar

Hi Misratdin, here’s a focused performance review to help you climb beyond your current level (2383 (2023-07-24)).

Quick Pulse Check

  • Overall momentum: Your last 10 games vs BlunderMaster2335 produced 7 wins & 3 losses – an excellent +4 score.
  • Stamina trend: see
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    – strongest between 15-19 UTC, slight drop in the final session.
  • Opening range: five different defenses with Black, three structures with White – good versatility, but some lines still shaky under pressure.

What’s Working Well

  1. Initiative-first mindset. In your Sicilian Rossolimo win you maintained the lead from 7.e5 all the way to the rook endgame. Your pawn sacrifices (17.Nxe6! and 18.f5!) forced Black to defend passively.
  2. Time management under tension. Even with single-digit seconds you executed the sequence 55.Rd5+ Ke4 56.Rxh5! accurately. This shows strong blitz nerves.
  3. Endgame technique. In several wins you converted R+P vs R with clean triangulation. Your king activity is a recurring asset.

Key Improvement Targets

  1. Convert overwhelming attacks earlier. The Rossolimo game lasted 60+ moves although the evaluation was winning after 29.Rxe6. Practice spotting forced mates / knockout tactics to avoid long conversion.
  2. Handling counterplay on the queenside. Two of your losses stemmed from overlooking pawn breaks (…b5 in the QGA and …c5/…d4 in the Anglo-Dutch). Add a defensive check-list: files, diagonals, passed pawns.
  3. Bishop vs Knight imbalances. In the QGA loss you allowed …Nd3-e5-f7 to reroute unopposed. Drill typical plans when you own the bishop pair: space gain, pawn levers, color-complex exploitation.
  4. Endgame calculation when down material. The Caro-Kann Panov defeat showed hesitation in liquidating to a drawn rook ending. Revise theoretical holds such as 4v3 & 3v2 rook-pawn endings.

Mini-Lab: Recent Loss Snapshot

The decisive moment of the Anglo-Dutch (move 35-38): your pieces became overloaded defending d5 & the back rank. Black’s …d4! followed by …Rxe2 created a clearance sacrifice motif.

  • Before pushing g4 (move 41) ask: “What changes after pawn leaves g3?” – answer: dark-square holes & back-rank tactics.
  • Solution: 41.Qd4! first, centralizing queen, keeping kingside solid, still pressing the passed c-pawn.

Action Plan for the Week

DayTaskGoal
Mon15-minute tactics set: clearance & intermediate moves30 solved, 80 % accuracy
TueReview 5 model games in the English vs Dutch setupExtract 3 new ideas
WedPlay 3 training games starting from QGA move 15 positionHold equal/drawn endings each time
ThuEndgame drill: R+4 vs R+3 & R+P vs R, 20 repsConvert/hold ≥ 70 %
FriSelf-annotate one win + one loss.
Use engine after writing notes.
Identify one blind-spot pattern

Reference PGN (last win)


Glossary Links

Review these concepts: clearance sacrifice, overload, zugzwang.

Next Challenge

Arrange a sparring set with strong counter-punchers – maybe send a challenge to Serdar Murat Yildiz again but start from an equal endgame. Purpose: stress-test your defensive conversions.

Keep pushing – every small refinement compounds at your level.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
qopy01 12W / 17L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
sherlock760 105W / 45L / 8D
Serdar Murat Yildiz 68W / 55L / 10D
Ufuk Sezen Arat 64W / 25L / 8D
Huseyin Said Deveci 40W / 6L / 2D
Vugar Rasulov 6W / 23L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2830 2716
2024 2762 2692
2023 2780 2675 2257
2022 2581 2148
2021 2581 2147
2020 2471 2616 2132
2019 2422 2720
2018 2401 2626
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202528302132YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 29W / 19L / 2D 24W / 21L / 2D 79.2
2024 83W / 32L / 7D 75W / 38L / 11D 79.8
2023 20W / 10L / 5D 23W / 12L / 4D 87.7
2022 3W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 55.0
2021 12W / 0L / 5D 8W / 9L / 1D 95.9
2020 119W / 72L / 13D 107W / 88L / 12D 78.4
2019 65W / 82L / 13D 71W / 63L / 15D 81.4
2018 99W / 74L / 16D 90W / 94L / 4D 83.6

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 47 28 13 6 59.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 26 16 8 2 61.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 20 10 7 3 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 19 7 12 0 36.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Czech Defense 13 5 5 3 38.5%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Australian Defense 13 6 6 1 46.1%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 30 13 14 3 43.3%
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation 29 15 12 2 51.7%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 26 15 9 2 57.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 22 15 6 1 68.2%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 21 11 8 2 52.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 21 11 10 0 52.4%
Sicilian Defense 19 7 10 2 36.8%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 19 10 8 1 52.6%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit 18 9 9 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 18 9 7 2 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 4
Losing 11 0